Job Details

Overview

Datavant is a data platform company and the worlds leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform enables data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions and is trusted by leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and care providers.

By joining Datavant today, youre joining a high-performing, values-driven team. We tackle some of healthcares most complex problems with technology-forward solutions, bringing diverse professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Role

The Provider Practice Coding Consultant role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in medical coding. You will provide essential consulting services and educational support, guiding healthcare professionals on improved coding practices. Collaborating closely with clients and healthcare leaders, youll meet and exceed customer expectations by identifying and proposing solutions, and being a responsible and reliable teammate. This role offers a pivotal opportunity to elevate coding quality, ensure compliance, and optimize service outcomes in hospitals and alternative care settings.

*Candidates with Profee and HCC coding experience are strongly encouraged to apply!

What You Will Do

• Review medical records and assign precise codes to ensure accurate coding aligned with client needs (CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 procedures, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS, HCPCS).

• Conduct data quality reviews of records to assess compliance with official coding and documentation guidelines.

• Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.

• Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion.

• Uphold Datavant and HIM Division policies, promoting a culture of compliance and operational efficiency.

• Track continuing education credits, maintaining a high standard of professional expertise.

• Attend mandatory sponsored in-service and educational meetings, ensuring alignment with industry best practices for continual improvement.

• Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics, upholding professional standards and integrity.

What You Need to Succeed

• 1+ year of coding experience.

• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, adeptness in remote work, and exceptional time management skills.

• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.

• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually.

What We Offer

• Full Benefits including a 401k Savings Plan

• Access to 20-24 free CEUs per year, provided by Datavant, to support your continuous professional development

• Compensation for AAPC/AHIMA dues

• Company-provided equipment including computer, monitor, mouse, etc

• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager

• Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (were in this together!)

Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role.

The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is:

$20$28 USD

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations. Any requests to be exempted will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on state requirements and exemptions may be available for disability, medical contraindications, pregnancy, or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

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